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CVE-2026-79768

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.3 EPSS 0.32%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-10-01 · Last synced 2026-10-05

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The Apache HTTP Server's mod_userdir module is vulnerable to a path equivalence issue when configured with an absolute non-wildcard UserDir directive, allowing attackers to potentially bypass access controls. This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user directories, posing a significant risk to web applications relying on this configuration. Administrators of affected Apache versions (2.4.0 to 2.4.68) should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-79768
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.3
EPSS
0.32%
Apache

Original NVD Description

Path equivalence: '/./' (single dot directory) vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_userdir module when configured with absolute non-wildcard UserDir directive (the 2nd form in https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/mod/mod_userdir.html#userdir) This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68.

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